Editor's Top 2 Picks

Everything about Scott’s Inn & Restaurant looks inviting! This moderately priced accommodation is our pick for value and for a great place to relax. The rooms are appealing, cozy and comfortable, with flat screen TVs, modern bedding, mini-fridges and microwaves. There’s a licensed restaurant on-site serving well-liked home made meals for a reasonable price, according to guests. There’s an outdoor patio for dining and a deck for soaking in the sun. Guests can enjoy the indoor pool and hot tub or make use of the BBQ facilities and outdoor playground. Wi-Fi, parking and continental breakfast are included in the room rate and guests are also given a 10% off coupon for a meal at the restaurant. The inn is located about a 3-minute drive or 14-minute walk to the Kamloops city centre’s restaurants and shops.

Friendly staff, great beds, but some complaints about inadequate room furnishings

Pros

Free Wi-Fi, free parking, free continental breakfast

Most guests described friendly and accommodating staff

The hotel's comfortable beds were a source of many compliments

Many reviewers praised the selection and quality of the complimentary breakfast

Cons

Some guests had complaints of inadequate room furnishings

A couple reviewers were disappointed with the on-site restaurant's prices and quality

Tips For Staying In Kamloops

Choosing A Hotel in Kamloops

Quick Summary of Most Popular AreasDowntown Kamloops: restaurants, quaint shops and the majority of accommodations are found downtown.Kamloops Airport (YKA): west of the downtown core, not many hotels surrounding it.

Where to stay in KamloopsKamloops is home to roughly 100,000 residents and is located in south-central British Columbia. There are hotels scattered along the Trans Canada Highway as well as a cluster of hotels in downtown Kamloops. You will want to choose a hotel based on the nature of your visit and where you'd like to be in proximity to either the highway or the attractions. The price range for hotels across Kamloops are pretty much the same regardless of what location you pick. Pricing will depend on if you are looking for something upscale and luxurious or something more economical if travelling on a budget.

What to do in KamloopsHome to the Tournament Capital Centre, sports enthusiasts and fitness nuts will want to visit this facility. It boasts an Olympic sized swimming pool, indoor track, FIFA-certified artificial turf field and a world-class gymnastics centre. Kamloops is also home to a variety of art galleries and the Kamloops Symphony Orchestra for those looking for a classy night out. Winter is a great time to visit as there are a variety of snowmobiling, dog sledding, snow shoeing and cross-country skiing options. If you are visiting in the summer there are numerous hiking and walking trails within the BC Wildlife Park, which is home to an indoor Discovery Centre if the weather is not agreeable. In addition, the Kamloops Heritage Railway is another great family-friendly attraction featuring the 2141 Steam Locomotive and Heritage Train.

Surrounding AreaKamloops is surrounded by a handful of national parks and protected lands making it a great place to visit for the outdoorsy-type. It is also only a 2.5 hour drive from beautiful Kelowna.Vancouver is roughly 350km south-west of Kamloops.